Edenred Finance UAB and REMOBIS Refund Service C.V. have joined forces to launch the European Refund Providers Association (ERPA), a new industry initiative aimed at advocating on behalf of the tax refund services industry. By promoting collaboration and contributing to a sector-wide push for innovation, transparency, and efficiency, ERPA seeks to create value for both international commercial road transport (CRT) companies and tax and customs authorities across Europe.
ERPA brings together industry leaders to initiate solutions that make complex administrative processes simpler, improve transparency, and add value for all stakeholders in a sector where efficiency, compliance, and clarity are critical.
Simplifying complexity for transport companies
Every year, thousands of CRT companies across Europe face complex, long and inconsistent procedures to reclaim taxes paid abroad. Therefore, the creation of ERPA represents a major change by giving CRT businesses a unified voice and promoting progressive solutions that enable processes to be simplified, excessive requirements to be mitigated and refund applications to be timely processed and reimbursed.
Together, the association’s founding members, Edenred Finance (Lithuania) and REMOBIS Refund Service (Netherlands), along with the associated companies Nikosax A/S in Denmark, Alfa Transport Service in the Netherlands, and Tax Refund S.R.L. in Romania, represent a significant share of the European market. Collectively, they serve around 32,000 clients and handle over 220,000 cross-border refund applications annually, giving ERPA both scale and influence.
“ERPA represents a bold step forward for the tax refund industry. By uniting leading providers under one roof, we’re setting new standards for innovation, efficiency, and trust in cross-border transport compliance”- Pieter van Wel, the Chairman of ERPA adds.
Creating value for tax authorities
ERPA seeks to increase the effectiveness of tax return procedures and promote a better understanding of the industry’s role by regulatory bodies. By bringing together top European refund providers, the association will promote cooperation and drive improvements in service standards.
ERPA is also committed to enhancing refund conditions and preventing fraud, aligning its objectives with the interests of tax authorities in maintaining a fair and transparent tax system. Collaborating with ERPA will give authorities better access to industry data and insights, making it easier to detect and prevent fraudulent activities.
This partnership approach also improves communication between authorities and service providers, easing administrative burdens and boosting compliance. By sharing insights and best practices, ERPA will create a more efficient and future-ready ecosystem for all stakeholders.